Atty. Stephen P. Smith
Stephen P. Smith is a Partner of the firm.
Construction & More Attorney · Serving Miami, FL
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About Stephen P. Smith at a Glance
Stephen P. Smith is a Partner based in Miami, Florida, practicing at Marlow, Adler, Abrams, Newman and Lewis. Their practice focuses on personal injury, slip & fall, environmental, health care, and insurance. Educated at Vanderbilt University Law School (J.D., 2010) and University of Notre Dame (B.A., 2005). Serves clients in Miami, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Stephen P. Smith
- Stephen P. Smith is a Partner of the firm
- Mr. Smith focuses his practice on insurance defense, professional liability defense, premises liability, toxic/environmental torts and general liability matters
- Prior to joining the firm, he practiced with another statewide defense firm and has extensive experience in healthcare and general liability matters, including representing physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals in professional liability, licensure and disciplinary and credentialing matters
- Prior to beginning his legal career, he served as a law clerk to U.S
- Magistrate Judge Gary R. Jones of the U.S
- District Court of the Northern District of Florida
- He is fluent in Spanish
- Publications •Will Florida Become a Completely Uncapped State for Medical Malpractice Actions?, Florida Bar Health Law Section Newsletter, Fall 2018 •Discovery Pertaining to the Authenticity and Integrity of Electronic Medical Records and Its Impact in Medical Malpractice Cases, American Health Lawyers Association Health Care Liability & Litigation Newsletter, March 2018 •The Discoverability of Physician Peer Review and Disciplinary Records Under State and Federal Law in Florida State and Federal Courts, Florida Bar Health Law Section Newsletter, Spring 2017 •The Pursuit of Chapter 415 Neglect or Abuse of a Vulnerable Adult Claims By Patients Against Hospitals in Florida, Florida Bar Journal, March 2015 •Actions for Breach of Real Estate Sales Contracts, in Florida Real Property Litigation (7th ed. 2013)(co-author)
Practice Areas Explained
Stephen P. Smith's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Stephen P. Smith handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Miami.
Personal Injury in Miami
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
Stephen P. Smith is one of 262,557 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Florida →
Slip & Fall / Premises Liability in Miami
Stephen P. Smith is one of 29,187 slip & fall attorneys indexed nationally. Browse slip & fall attorneys in Florida →
Environmental Law in Miami
Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.
Stephen P. Smith is one of 55,977 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in Florida →
Health Care Law in Miami
Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.
Stephen P. Smith is one of 66,157 health care attorneys indexed nationally. Browse health care attorneys in Florida →
Insurance Law in Miami
Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
Stephen P. Smith is one of 120,903 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in Florida →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Miami
Practicing law in Florida. Legal matters in Florida are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Miami are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Florida state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Florida brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Florida courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Miami Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Miami-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Miami Choose Stephen P. Smith
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Stephen P. Smith's practice in the field of personal injury, slip & fall, environmental, health care, and insurance.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering personal injury, slip & fall, and environmental, Stephen P. Smith can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Miami
A Miami-based practice means Stephen P. Smith attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Stephen P. Smith Handles in Miami
Below is a representative sample of the types of matters Stephen P. Smith has experience with under Florida law. If your situation involves one of these case categories, this attorney may be well positioned to help you understand your options.
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